Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords
from us. (Psa 2:3)
The apostles call themselves bondservants of Jesus Christ,
which is to mean there is a voluntary surrender to the Master with unwavering
obedience and undying loyalty (Exodus 21:5-6). It is an allegiance that is to
Christ alone. From the world’s perspective this seems rather unreal and cruel,
but in Christ’s perspective is one that is surrounded and ruled by love.
The heathen (Psa 1:1) is the one that seeks to break free
from slavery to God. To have Christ rule over us is to have our lives intruded
with His Holiness. To have Christ rule over us is to die to everything is encompasses
self. God is not destroying individuals and individualism. Bondservants desire
the greater good of their Heavenly Master as well as for their brethren. If we
reject the intrusive rule of Christ in all areas of our privacy, we are would
be no better than the heathens.
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